HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
索 — rope
- Reading
- suǒ
- Meaning
- rope; cable; to search; to demand; to ask for
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
索 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is suǒ and it means rope; cable; to search; to demand; to ask for. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
索 appears in everyday chinese words such as 搜索 (search for, scour), 探索 (explore, exploration) and 线索 (clue, hint).
Chinese words containing 索
Frequently asked questions
What does 索 mean in Chinese?
索 means rope; cable; to search; to demand; to ask for in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 索 read?
索 is read suǒ. Reading it inside real words — 搜索 and 探索 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 索 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 索 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 索 in a word?
A common word containing 索 is 搜索 (sōu suǒ) — "search for, scour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 索 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 索 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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